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Out of the Shadows

Chapter 4: Boots of Danger

EPOV

I stepped into my suite and immediately text TC. I was so glad that Izzy had agreed to come out with me tonight. I know that some personal assistants don't do the social thing but I really wanted to get to know her more.

Her beautiful brown hair, but brown was too simple. There were flecks of auburn, bronze and blonde, especially when the sun hit it just right. Those deep brown eyes that crinkled up when she smiled. What her body did to me as well! I've never spent so much time just watching a girl before. Even with all the physical perfection there was something else to Izzy.

She was so caring and happy. I know that I've never been so taken care of before. Alice would kill me if she heard me. Izzy learned the name of the crew and cast within 2 days, and made it feel that we were part of the team and not just parachuting in. Even with all of this she just made me feel… more. Every time she was on set I would try to catch her eye. It was absolutely adorable how she would jump up and do the eye check to see if I needed anything. Some times I only needed to look into her eyes.

After the second day I sent Alice a quick text thanking her for Izzy. Of course Alice text back that it was perfect and destiny. I sure hope it is because in two days Izzy had made a big impression on my life and me.

I shed my clothes from the morning and jumped into the shower. I even debated over what cologne to wear tonight. The choice of outfit took about ½ hour. I haven't spent this much time on my clothes since high school. I settled on black tight jeans, a black graphic T and an over shirt. There was just something about Izzy that made me feel like I did in high school again. When I finally had deemed myself ready I checked the clock only to see that I had 20 minutes left. I made myself a drink and decided that I should catch up on some of my emails.

I went through a few that were work related but thankfully, Izzy had already dealt with these. I had one from Emmett that was unusual.

Ed,

Mom and Dad's 30th anniversary is in about 2 weeks. Can you make it back to Forks for the weekend to surprise them? The rest of us are already booked. Let me know and don't wuss out.

Em

Bring Izzy too. That girl is great!

I thought about sending Izzy an email but decided that I'd talk to her tonight. I didn't want her to feel like she had to because of our business relationship. I really wanted her to meet Mom and Dad because I had a feeling that she was going to be around for quite a while. Mom would get a kick out of the fact that I had a relationship with a woman that wasn't sexual, not that I wouldn't enjoy that with Izzy. My mind drifted for a bit with that notion.

A glance at the clock let me know it was time to go. I grabbed my phone and leather jacket, and out the door I went. Izzy's room was just down the hall and around the corner. Close enough but just far enough that we wouldn't hear each other if we had "guests" for the night. A quick rap on the door and Izzy was there.

She opened the door and I was actually tongue-tied. She was incredible in her outfit, and the smell of her was making my stomach do strange things, in a good way. Izzy's hair was down and extra wavy tonight. She was wearing an electric blue wrap shirt that showed off her chest perfectly. Her black skirt was short but flirty, and the outfit was topped off with thigh high boots. Thankfully TC had arranged some security for us because I didn't want anyone else walking out of the bar with her tonight. She was mine tonight.

"Hey, I hope this is appropriate. You didn't tell me where we were going to I wasn't sure." Izzy smoothed down her skirt and took a quick look at herself again. When she looked back up at me it was obviously that she was waiting for an answer.

"Oh, uh…you look great. You look just perfect for a night out. Let's go and blow off some steam and see what Vancouver offers." I offered her my arm. Mom would be pleased. She hesitated for just a moment before she took it.

"So where are we off to?"

"TC arranged something for us at the Republic. There's a car waiting for us, I think."

Our ride to the lobby was silent. I would glance at her and she would quickly look away, like I'd caught her looking. There was definitely something going on here. The car was waiting and the drive to the club was quiet. Both of us looked out the windows when we weren't trying to look at each other.

At the club, the driver pulled around back where there were two guys waiting. We got out and the two bouncers escorted us into the club. I was getting used to the additional people but I really wished that I could take a girl out without the entourage, even though technically Izzy was part of my entourage. This could get dicey if I wasn't careful.

We got our table and our waitress was waiting for us. We ordered some food and a couple drinks. The banquet was roomy so we weren't too close to each other. The music was loud so it made it difficult to hear each other. I slid closer to her but still kept a distance. We enjoyed our drinks and food, the music was good and no one was really bothering us. After a while, word of my being in the club got out so more people were coming around the table. I signed some autographs and took some photos with people. As each person came by Izzy moved further away from me.

When she got up to go to the washroom, I had a quick word with our bouncer to try and keep the fans away for a while. I made sure one was ghosting Izzy to the washroom and back. I know how some fans can get with women who are with me.

When Izzy got back I went to her. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah. I just need another drink." She smiled and blushed a bit. That was the best thing I'd seen since she opened her room door. I sat next to her again, and ordered another round for us.

Just then I noticed that there were a few of the cast and crew from the film here trying to talk to us. I nodded to the bouncers to let them pass, and we all squeezed around the table. Izzy and I were pushed very close to each other. To make room I had to put my arm around the back of her. She was so close that I could feel as she took her breaths, and they were speeding up.

As the conversations continued around us, I kept looking down to Izzy's eyes to make sure she was still doing okay. She would nod quickly and look across the table to someone else. I couldn't read if she was just shy, not interested or just being professional.

Another round of drinks came and the evening for the two of us turned into a large group of people. It was difficult to talk to Izzy but I was definitely enjoying the closeness in the booth. The band came on and they were good, some Canadian indie band, Toyko Police Club. I started to drum my fingers on the back of the booth, and soon I was tapping Izzy while I was at it. She turned to me, looking into my eyes and gave me a slow smile that turned me on so much. I could tell that the atmosphere was getting much more relaxed and I was thankful for that.

Izzy lightly touched my hand that was on the table 'Do you want anything?' she mouthed to me. There were so many responses to that question. Yes I want you in my bed. Yes I want to take you to my parent's house. Yes I want to do a number of things to you that are very unprofessional. Instead I just shook my head. She motioned to get up to leave the booth. I caught the eye of one of the bouncers to make sure she was taken care of.

After Izzy left another girl from the crew slid into her spot. I tried to make polite conversation but I was too concerned with Izzy's whereabouts. Another round of drinks arrived and some more food, people were coming and going from the booth. It was taking too long for Izzy to get back. I signaled the other bouncer and asked him to check with his buddy.

"Mr. Cullen, it seems that we have a situation. Derek followed Ms. Dwyer to the bathroom but she hasn't come out yet. Do you want us to get one of our servers to check on her?

"Yes, immediately" I almost screamed. I couldn't imagine what could be happening in the washroom for this long. I got up to get out of the booth. I made my way to leave the VIP area to go check on her when suddenly the bouncer put his hand on my arm to get my attention.

"It seems that Ms. Dwyer was having some problems with some of the other patrons in the bathroom. What would you like us to do?"

"Get her out of there and we are leaving immediately." I grabbed Izzy and my jacket from the booth and followed the bouncer out. It was a lot harder getting out than in because of the number of people who now knew that I was there. By the time they got me to the back entrance and to the car I was pissed. Izzy was already in the car and ready to rip a strip off of someone.

"I can't believe what idiots some of those bitches were. I only wanted to use the bathroom not give them a blow by blow of your life while cornered and harassed." She was talking so fast that it was difficult to understand it all. The blood was pumping to her cheeks and her hair was slightly messed up. All I could think of was that this was how she looked after sex. This professional relationship wasn't going to last long if all I wanted to do was sleep with her. I had to stop these thoughts and concentrate a bit more.

"I'm so sorry, Izzy. You're all right though?" I reached to touch her face but pulled my hand back slowly. "I don't usually have to deal with them like that but I know that Alice and Rose have had some problems. Let's get back to the hotel so you can relax." I lightly touched her hand and felt a shock from it.

Her breathing started to calm down and the car ride back was quiet and quick. We got into the lobby quickly and into the elevator. Izzy was checking her iPhone during the ride up. There were a number of emails and texts that needed her attention. There was no way I was going to mess up this arrangement just for some moments in bed. They would be glorious moments but I needed Izzy in my life more as an assistant that another one night stand.

When we got to our floor, I walked Izzy to her room. "I hope that the night wasn't a total write off for you?" I asked as she was hunting for her key in her purse.

"Not at all, Edward. I really enjoyed spending some time with the crew off the set. They're a great group of people. I think this is going to be an easy production, as least from my side." She turned quickly and opened her door. "Good night, Edward. Please call me tomorrow when you need me. Sleep well."

With that she closed the door on me and I was left there wondering what the hell happened. I know that not every girl was going to be falling all over me but I thought that she might have enjoyed my company just a little bit. Just have to keep it professional. I grumbled to myself the entire time back to my room. I got in and made myself another drink to calm down. Sitting there flipping through the channels I remembered that I forgot to ask her about Forks. I grabbed my phone and sent her a quick text.

Izzy,

I need travel arrangements for the 19th. I need to get to Forks for a party. Please arrange flight and car, and include yourself if you want. The fam would like to see u.

E

BPOV

What the hell was I thinking when I said I'd go out with Edward. I should have known that the night would end badly. At least I didn't end up in his bed because as soon as he showed up that was all I could think about. He smelt so good and looked even better. I know that I won't make it beyond a month, if only because I won't be able to keep it professional.

The way his eyes smoldered was just too much. I couldn't keep eye contact for long at all or I would end up staring at him all night and end up being one of those stalkers from the bathroom. I swear those girls were waiting of me to go to the bathroom. The gang of them came in right after me. Thankfully they let me do my business first before they descended on me. I really should have gone to the VIP one but I needed to get some distance from Edward. When he had his arm around me I felt like I was going to instanteously combust.

I stripped out of my outfit, which might have been too much but I loved it so much. I needed a little bit of confidence for the night and it did its job. I filled the bath with hot water and a bath bomb. I really needed to soak and think. Was I going to continue with this…yes. Was I going to keep it strictly professional…yes. Was I going to dream of Edward…yes. Was I going to need a lot of cold showers…yes.

I let the water go cold before I got out. I finished up my beauty routine and got into my coziest pajamas before I checked my phone for messages. I nearly dropped the phone when I read Edward's text, Forks!

The idea of going to Forks with him and his family was just too much. I was enjoying this job and didn't want it to end this quick. There was no way we could be in Forks and the connection not be made. What would Edward think? What would Alice and the rest of his family say? That would be too humiliating. He didn't absolutely need me but he wanted me to come. What excuse could I make?

On the other hand, how could I pass up on the opportunity to go and visit my dad? I hadn't seen him for almost two years. The guilt of being that close and not visiting would be too much. Angela and Ben are still there, and I would love to visit them too. There has to be a way to see my family and friends while keeping a low profile with Edward and his family.

I decided to make the arrangements for Edward and I. I had almost 2 weeks to figure out how I was going to pull this off. Who knows, maybe in two weeks I won't have a job still. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to control my thoughts and actions around Edward and the sparks between us. So much can happen in 2 weeks so I'll take the chance.

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